Improving blood flow in stroke patients with large vessel occlusion

Extending the Ischemic Penumbra in Large Vessel Occlusion Stroke

['FUNDING_OTHER'] · SHEARIT, LLC · NIH-10820012

This study is looking at a new way to help people who have had a serious type of stroke by using a special treatment called Lamiflo™ that improves blood flow, and it's for patients who might be eligible based on their imaging results.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_OTHER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorSHEARIT, LLC (nih funded)
Locations1 site (ALBUQUERQUE, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10820012 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research investigates a new treatment approach for patients experiencing large vessel occlusion acute ischemic stroke. It focuses on using a unique polymer, Lamiflo™, which enhances blood flow dynamics without relying on traditional pharmacological methods. By qualifying patients through imaging, the study aims to identify those who could benefit from this innovative treatment, potentially increasing the number of patients eligible for effective intervention. The goal is to protect brain tissue and improve outcomes for stroke patients.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients experiencing large vessel occlusion acute ischemic stroke who meet specific imaging criteria.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have large vessel occlusion or those who do not meet the imaging criteria may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve recovery outcomes for stroke patients by enhancing blood flow to affected brain areas.

How similar studies have performed: While traditional neuroprotection trials have faced challenges, this novel approach using Lamiflo™ represents a new direction that has not been extensively tested in clinical settings.

Where this research is happening

ALBUQUERQUE, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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Conditions: Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

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